Elon Musk Kicked Out of DOGE? The Shocking Truth Behind His Departure

Elon Musk confirmed his departure from the Government Efficiency Department (DOGE), ending his role after a short but controversial tenure. Musk was a Special Government Employee under President Donald Trump and faced increasing opposition while trying to cut down the whales. His departure comes as he criticizes both the scale of the federal bureaucracy and a recent tax package that has increased the deficit. Elon Musk Leaves DOGE After Reaching Legal Deadline Elon Musk has completed his 130-day legal term as a Special Government Employee on May 30. His departure comes after increasing challenges in cutting down the whales and spending of the federal government. The White House began the layoff process on May 29, confirming his departure publicly.

Despite the initial optimism, Elon Musk has faced fierce resistance from the bureaucrats in Washington, which has limited the scope of the proposed reforms for DOGE. His original goal of cutting federal spending by 2 trillion dollars has since been narrowed down to 150 billion dollars. DOGE claims to save taxpayers 175 billion dollars, but many independent analyses dispute these figures. Musk's role is increasingly under scrutiny after several agencies reported issues regarding operations following the cutting down the whales and contract terminations. Critics argue that the rapid deployment has caused disruptions, while others point to errors in DOGE's financial reports. Government auditors are currently reviewing the reported achievements of DOGE and the methods used to calculate cost savings. DOGE Cutting down the whales, Facing a fierce legal backlash Under the leadership of Elon Musk, DOGE has overseen the cutting down of 260,000 federal employees through layoffs, buyouts, and early retirements. This accounts for nearly 12% of the federal workforce and significantly affects many departments across the government. Some unions and lawmakers have criticized the rapid cutting down as harmful and poorly managed. A federal lawsuit filed by 14 states accuses Elon Musk and DOGE of unconstitutional actions in their efforts to cut down the whales. The plaintiffs allege unauthorized access to government data systems and unlawfully terminating employment contracts without appropriate legal channels. The court has allowed the lawsuit to proceed, increasing legal pressure on Musk and his federal allies. DOGE has also canceled some long-term contracts, causing complaints from contractors and closer legal scrutiny from the affected agencies. Investigators are looking into whether the contract termination complied with legal protocols and valid procedures. The lawsuit is ongoing as federal courts assess the constitutional arguments presented by state attorneys general. Elon Musk Shifts Focus Away from Politics In recent interviews, Elon Musk acknowledged that his time engaging in politics has impacted his business responsibilities, particularly at Tesla. 'I have made some misprioritized decisions,' he said, noting that he has paid more attention to government work, which may have caused him to lose focus on operational issues at his companies. But Musk asserts that he is only involved in a small part of all that. Tesla's net income for the first quarter of 2025 fell sharply by 80%, raising concerns among investors. Tesla's stock rose by over 5% after hours following Musk's announcement regarding the cutting down the whales on DOGE taxes. Analysts noted that the market reacted positively to Musk's renewed focus on Tesla's core operations. As of March 31, Tesla still holds 11,509 Bitcoins worth $1.24 billion, although the company continues to sell some of its Bitcoin holdings. However, the company's shares have fallen nearly 6% so far in 2025, similar to the rest of the tech industry. More broadly, Apple, Amazon and Nvidia have all lost money in a volatile year.